Applications Engineer l Warwick Hybrid Working 9-Day Fortnight Excellent Benefits Package
Our client, 3P Innovation, are a leading specialist in the design and manufacture of bespoke automated machinery for the pharmaceutical, medical device, and FMCG sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an ambitious Applications Engineer to join their expanding team in Warwick.
This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining technical problem solving with customer interaction and commercial involvement. The role offers exposure to a wide variety of automation projects ranging from £5,000 to £10 million, supporting the development of innovative machinery concepts and technical sales solutions for global customers.
As an Applications Engineer, you will work closely with engineering and commercial teams to develop machine concepts, produce technical proposals, and support the sales quotation process. You will also have the opportunity to engage directly with customers, helping to understand manufacturing challenges and develop tailored automation solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop machine concepts alongside engineering teams to solve customer manufacturing challenges
Produce preliminary sketches, process flow diagrams, and illustrative CAD concepts
Generate project costings and support bid review presentations
Carry out technical research into manufacturing processes and automation technologies
Support prototyping, testing, and proof-of-concept activities
Create clear and professional technical sales proposals
Manage quotation activities in line with company processes and quality standards
Support wider sales and business development activities when required
Build strong relationships with customers and suppliers
Requirements:
Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or similar
3 4 years experience within automation machinery, systems integration, or manufacturing environments
Experience contributing to machine design, automation projects, or technical engineering concepts
Strong problem-solving and practical engineering ability
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Commercial awareness and interest in technical sales
Experience with rapid prototyping or 3D printing would be advantageous
CAD experience, ideally Inventor, would be beneficial
Experience within pharmaceutical or process manufacturing industries is desirable
Salary & Benefits:
Up to £50,000 salary (DOE)
9-day working fortnight
Hybrid working available
Flexible working hours with excellent work-life balance
28 days holiday plus bank holidays
Discretionary annual bonus
Employee ownership dividend scheme
Company pension with up to 7.5% employer contribution
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Life assurance scheme (4x salary)
Plus more!
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly innovative business that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous development. The role offers genuine long-term progression into commercial engineering and sales leadership pathways within a growing technology-driven organisation.
For more information or to apply, please get in touch today.